Kain
Every Kain since 1973 — 3,750 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kain
Kain is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,738 in 2025 with 94 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 3,750 American babies have been named Kain. Its peak came in 2016, when 180 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kain stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kain year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | #1,738 |
| 2024 | 110 | #1,576 |
| 2023 | 104 | #1,656 |
| 2022 | 102 | #1,687 |
| 2021 | 141 | #1,321 |
| 2020 | 107 | #1,547 |
| 2019 | 127 | #1,398 |
| 2018 | 143 | #1,286 |
| 2017 | 168 | #1,136 |
| 2016 | 180 | #1,093 |
| 2015 | 124 | #1,391 |
| 2014 | 152 | #1,211 |
| 2013 | 136 | #1,281 |
| 2012 | 136 | #1,289 |
| 2011 | 127 | #1,337 |
| 2010 | 124 | #1,368 |
| 2009 | 109 | #1,525 |
| 2008 | 113 | #1,458 |
| 2007 | 103 | #1,532 |
| 2006 | 91 | #1,599 |
| 2005 | 91 | #1,549 |
| 2004 | 71 | #1,771 |
| 2003 | 108 | #1,301 |
| 2002 | 98 | #1,351 |
| 2001 | 96 | #1,346 |
| 2000 | 105 | #1,255 |
| 1995 | 64 | #1,501 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,547 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,203 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,751 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kain in 2025?
Kain ranked #1,738 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 94 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kain?
3,750 babies have been named Kain in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kain most popular?
Kain peaked in 2016, when 180 newborns received the name.
Is Kain a boy or girl name?
Kain is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kain rising or falling?
Kain is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.